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Apr 17, 2024 19:04

53% urban Indians polled claim to follow IPL: Survey

MUMBAI: With the Tata Indian Premier League 2024 extravaganza off to a flying start, an Ipsos IndiaBus pan India IPL Survey shows at least 1 in 2 urban Indians polled (53%) claim to be following the IPL. 

The Men’s T-20 annual sporting event in its 17th year, has a run of about 60 days, making it a highly engaging event for…

Apr 17, 2024 19:04

'No change in stance on WFI suspension': Sports Min to Delhi HC

This is interesting. And frankly, surprising! The Union Sports Ministry has taken a diametrically opposite position to that of global governing body United World Wrestling and the Indian Olympic Association on the matter of the status of the (still for all intents and purposes) Brijbhushan Sharan Singh-controlled Wrestling Federation…

Apr 17, 2024 19:04

Success of Kolkata’s ‘Big 3’ will have huge impact: AIFF prez

The success of Kolkata’s ‘Big Three’ - Mohun Bagan Super Giant, East Bengal and Mohammedan Sporting - will not just have a massive impact on state football but will also have a positive effect on the sport in the country, All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey said on Tuesday.

Seven months, four titles, and the…

Apr 17, 2024 19:04

Taiwan's Victor Sports re-enters Indian mkt, opens store in Delhi

Taiwan's leading badminton brand, "Victor Sports," opened its first store in the Indian capital, Delhi, on Monday, marking a renewed push into the Indian market following the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The store, located in the Moti Nagar area of West Delhi, was inaugurated by Taiwanese Representative Baushuan Ger, along with…

Apr 17, 2024 19:04

Gokulam Kerala to launch Elite Residential Academy in Chennai

Gokulam Kerala FC, the two-time I-League champions, will launch its Elite Residential Academy for boys and girls for the age of 8 and above in Chennai. This initiative marks a significant step forward in the club’s commitment to nurturing young talent and fostering excellence in Indian football.

Apr 17, 2024 19:04

Glance revenues surge 78% in FY23: Report

Mobile-first content platform Glance generated a revenue of Rs 317 crore in FY23, up by 77.7% from Rs 178 crore in FY22, consolidated financial statements filed by the group’s holding entity in Singapore show, according to TheKredible. 

However, the Bengaluru-based firm’s losses also grew during the period to Rs 1,067 crore in…

Apr 17, 2024 19:04

ZEE withdraws Sony merger execution plea from NCLT

ZEE  Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEE) will withdraw the merger implementation application filed before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai bench.

The step taken by the Company to withdraw the implementation application is based on the advice received by the Board after a detailed consultation with legal experts…

Apr 17, 2024 19:04

Chris Rock voices NBA campaign 'Playoff Mode. It’s a Thing'

The NBA has debuted its new campaign, "Playoff Mode. It’s a Thing", which is now streaming across all NBA's social platforms and on the NBA App. 

The campaign premieres on TNT during the 2024 SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament, which tips off with the Los Angeles Lakers taking on the New Orleans Pelicans, followed by the Golden State…

Apr 17, 2024 19:04

Bodyarmor is NHL's new sports drink, replacing BioSteel

NEW YORK: The NHL and NHL Players' Association on Tuesday announced a multi-year North American agreement with Bodyarmor Sports Drink to be the league’s official sports drink.

Bodyarmor replaces BioSteel in that department after BioSteel filed for bankruptcy last year.

The Bodyarmor brand will be featured for the first…

Apr 17, 2024 18:04

IMG Academy, Nord Anglia Education ink global sports collab

BRADENTON, Fla.: IMG Academy and Nord Anglia Education, one of world’s leading international schools organisations, have launched the first phase of a global sports and wellbeing collaboration, announcing that student-athletes will be able to join IMG Academy sports camps at four select Nord Anglia campuses around the world this…